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Raise the Alarm! Getting Ready for Spring Weather | SERVPRO of Alamo Heights
3/1/2024 (Permalink)
Let SERVPRO of Alamo Heights help you get from April showers to May flowers.
The sun is out longer, the flowers are ready to bloom and the days are warmer. It’s springtime in the Alamo Heights community! While we can appreciate the change in season, it also means that we have to be ready for the arrival of spring storms.
Loud, rumbling thunderstorms, gentle rainfall and severe weather are all possible at this time of year, so it is important to make sure you are informed of the forecast at all times.
Our team explains some easy ways to stay connected when severe weather is in the area, so read on to learn how you can arm yourself with the alerts you need to stay safe.
The world is at our fingertips every day, which can be extremely helpful when it comes to staying connected with what is going on around us. Our phones are equipped with a Wireless Emergency Alert system that can automatically be issued if there is severe weather in our area. In addition, you should have at least one reliable weather app that you can reference every day.
Apps can be a great way of receiving the daily forecast, but be warned! Not all apps are created equally and there are definitely some out there that tend to exaggerate forecasts for engagement, so stick with the apps that are run by nationally recognized organizations or local sources.
The news and the television are also great ways to stay connected. When severe weather is predicted or a watch is issued, tune into our local news stations to watch the system develop and move across the area. Watching the storm in real-time can help you make travel or sheltering decisions exactly when you need to.
If we lose power, it can create more trouble for you if you aren’t prepared. Your TV will stop working, and your phone and computer will only be reliable until the battery runs out. This is why we recommend every household to have another way of receiving alerts that doesn’t require power to function.
If you live near a weather siren, take the time to walk around your house during the next test to see if you can hear the siren from every room in your home. You should also consider purchasing an NOAA weather radio.
Weather radios are a popular choice because they are often hand crank-powered or have solar power capabilities, which means you can stay connected no matter how long the power is out. You can also take the radio with you as you head to shelter or walk around your property after the storm passes.
We hope you take the time to prepare your home and family for the upcoming spring weather season, but remember that we are always here to help you if your home suffers any sort of damage. Call us for a quick and complete recovery!
Serious storms can cause serious property damage. Call SERVPRO® 24⁄7 for immediate restoration assistance.